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Someone is ending the year on a high note, snagging Michael Jordan's home for $9.5M, one-third the asking price. The buyer? A self-storage investor, of course! Read more and take a tour of the NBA legend's home. https://hubs.ly/Q030W2XN0

New Year's Eve is a time of reflection, and looking back, we're proud to have featured such incredible industry icons on the cover of Messenger in 2024. Thank you Sam Kennard, Hardy Good, Tarik Williams & Team, Kenneth Nitzberg, John C. Lindsey & Alan Lindsey, Brett Henry & John Koudsi, Lance Watkins, Jefferson Shreve, Anne Ballard, and everyone else who was featured in or contributed to any MSM project or publication! We couldn't do it without you. We can't wait for our readers to see who and what we have lined up for 2025. Subscribe today to be the first to know and to stay on top of everything self-storage in the new year! https://lnkd.in/detcbJsb

As the year comes to a close, one last shout out to DXD Capital and our other 2024 Facility of the Year winners, Tiger Storage, StoreEase Development, Green Storage, Storelocal Storage & Extra Space Storage. We're looking forward to seeing the submissions for next year, and you'll want to be sure to subscribe to Messenger to stay on top of everything self storage. Our special pricing ends tomorrow! https://hubs.ly/Q030zZ-G0

Just a reminder, MSM's publication Self Storage Now is completely free! Scroll for a look at some of the features in the Q4 edition, and sign up now to have it delivered digitally to you each quarter! https://lnkd.in/eDxxzQwe

A Vanguard Storage Services Ltd facility in England has a new, permanent tenant – a carefully restored Vampire T11 aircraft, a symbol of British aviation excellence, which now takes center stage in the building’s entrance. You've got to see this! https://hubs.ly/Q030JYmx0

In the latest issue of Self-Storage Canada, get to know Jason Koonin, CFA with Bluebird Self Storage (and Sunbird Storage in the US). Learn why he broke away from banking and how he became involved in self-storage, plus his thoughts on development, pricing, and giving back to the community. https://lnkd.in/e8_aRN8j

Own or invest in Canadian self-storage, or just interested in what's going on with our northern neighbors? Self-Storage Canada, published seasonally by MSM, offers you a glimpse into the people, properties, and operations in the Great White North. In our winter edition, we even put together the first-ever Canadian Top Operators List. Subscribe today! https://hubs.ly/Q030z_Gl0

Wishing You & Yours A Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Hoping he brings you everything you wished for this Christmas. From all of us at MSM, happy holidays!

By design or by demand, many self-storage facilities are now integrating themselves into neighborhoods by adopting the architecture of the surrounding community. But in Doncaster, England, Space Station Self Storage is riling up residents with a proposed lighted "totem" sign, which many feel will harm the look of the village. Take a look at the plans and read residents' reaction to them, and then let us know what you think in the comments. https://hubs.ly/Q030y7nY0